Peak Soil Indexes (PSI) will release its Saskatchewan Farmland Index on January 29 with an Illinois index released February 29. Saskatchewan becomes PSI's first international index. With Illinois, PSI now publishes farmland indexes on 6 U.S. states

Naturally occurring bacteria as a crop protection agent are now available for use in crop protection to alleviate the contamination of soil with pesticides - arguably the most environmentally friendly way of plant protection developed to date.

FINE Champagne magazine, the international publication devoted to champagne and a renowned industry authority, and tastingbook.com, the world's largest wine information service, announce their list of the "100 Best Champagnes for 2015".

Hutson Inc. (Hutson), an authorized John Deere Dealer, is expanding the Hutson family of stores into Indiana with the acquisition of (former) Wright Stemle locations in Jasper, Poseyville, Evansville, Washington, and (former) Wright Implement location in Newberry.